Clifford "Cliff" Woodhead (17 August 1908 – June 1985) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back. He made over 300 appearances for Hull in City the Football League and FA Cup[1] and has been included in various fan best ever Hull City XI teams.[2]

Cliff Woodhead
Personal information
Full name Clifford Woodhead
Date of birth (1908-08-17)17 August 1908
Place of birth Darfield, England
Date of death June 1985 (1985-07) (aged 76)
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s) Full back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Dearne Valley Old Boys
Ardsley Athletic
Frickley Colliery
Denaby United
1929–1941 Hull City 323 (0)
York City (guest)
1945 Goole Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

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Woodhead was born in Darfield, Barnsley and played for a number of local Yorkshire non-league teams including Dearne Valley Old Boys, Ardsley Athletic and Frickley Colliery, before catching the attention of Barnsley and Hull City. He had a trial at Oakwell for Barnsley before signing for Hull City in 1930. During the war he continued to play for Hull City in the wartime competitions and also made guest appearances for York City, whilst serving in the Royal Navy, after the war he played briefly for Goole Town.[3]

Managerial career

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Woodhead was appointed trainer at Hull City in 1948, guiding the juniors to the Northern Intermediate League title in 1953.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Hull City Mad - Cliff Woodhead
  2. ^ Hull Daily Mail - Hull City: Top 20 Legends a Matter of Debate
  3. ^ "Frickley Athletic Museum - Cliff Woodhead". Archived from the original on 4 December 2014. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
  4. ^ Hull City Mad - Cliff Woodhead
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